Biography
Who is Thu Riya?
Early life and real name
Thu Riya was born on May 6, 1989, in Bago, Myanmar. His birth name was Thura Lynn. He grew up as the eldest son of Kyi Linn and Cho Cho Mar, who operated a traditional medicine production business. He lived with his two younger brothers and a younger sister during his childhood.
He attended the Basic Education High School No. 3 in Bago before moving to Yangon to study at the Basic Education High School No. 1 Dagon. He later enrolled at the Institute of Myanmar Traditional Medicine in Mandalay in 2005 and completed his studies in 2008 before returning to help in the family business.
Acting career and films
Thu Riya made his television debut in 1997 in an advertisement for his parents business. He performed in various school concerts and educational projects during his youth. In 2010, he secured a supporting role in short films broadcast by Myawaddy TV, which helped him connect with the wider film industry in Myanmar.
He signed a five-year agreement with Mahogany Film and Video Production in 2011 and starred in the film Motherless son. During this period, he officially changed his professional name to Thuriya. He later starred in the successful big screen feature film Facebook Village in 2016 and appeared in television series produced by MRTV-4.
Business and personal life
Alongside his acting work, Thu Riya practices Burmese traditional medicine and owns a business that produces traditional remedies. In 2017, he underwent a cosmetic procedure at a clinic in Bangkok to alter the appearance of his cheeks.
He was previously in a relationship with actress Hsu Eaint San, with whom he co-starred in several projects including Facebook Village and other features. The couple announced their relationship in early 2017 before parting ways in October 2019.
Birthday and age
Thu Riya was born on May 6, 1989, which makes Thu 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Thu shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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